Our Emergency Response division in Bowmanville is looking for a new Emergency Response Operator to join its team! We are looking for a skilled, educated, responsible and reliable candidate to provide emergency response support for our organization.  Key Responsibilities: • Conduct environmental clean-up activities• Ensure Hazardous-Materials incident mitigation• Perform chemical transfers• Perform technical rescue activities• Involvement in chemical firefighting tasks• Provide dangerous goods consulting• Participate in various Industrial services• Responding to various emergencies as requested• Participating in job specific and health &amp; safety training as required• Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner• Participating in standby confined space rescue work• Completing work related documentation and reporting• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures.• Support the vision and values of the organization.• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence.• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others.• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.• Adhere to the Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act, Workplace Safety &amp; Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act.• Participate in team/staff meetings when required.• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.• Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study• NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations• NFPA 1001 level 1 or 2• Valid DZ and/or AZ license with a suitable drivers abstract (standard transmission – up to 18 speed)• On-call work availability for emergency response• Hazardous materials and/or environmental experience an asset• Vacuum truck experience an asset• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)• Confined space awareness• Reliable means of personal transportation• Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces• Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug &amp; alcohol testing• Professional and trustworthy, with a customer focus to his/her work• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.#GFLTalent  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

AZ/DZ Operator, Emergency Response

Our Emergency Response division in Bowmanville is looking for a new Emergency Response Operator to join its team! We are looking for a skilled, educated, responsible and reliable candidate to provide emergency response support for our organization. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities: • Conduct environmental clean-up activities• Ensure Hazardous-Materials incident mitigation• Perform chemical transfers• Perform technical rescue activities• Involvement in chemical firefighting tasks• Provide dangerous goods consulting• Participate in various Industrial services• Responding to various emergencies as requested• Participating in job specific and health &amp; safety training as required• Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner• Participating in standby confined space rescue work• Completing work related documentation and reporting• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures.• Support the vision and values of the organization.• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence.• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others.• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.• Adhere to the Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act, Workplace Safety &amp; Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act.• Participate in team/staff meetings when required.• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.• Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study• NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations• NFPA 1001 level 1 or 2• Valid DZ and/or AZ license with a suitable drivers abstract (standard transmission – up to 18 speed)• On-call work availability for emergency response• Hazardous materials and/or environmental experience an asset• Vacuum truck experience an asset• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)• Confined space awareness• Reliable means of personal transportation• Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces• Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug &amp; alcohol testing• Professional and trustworthy, with a customer focus to his/her work• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.#GFLTalent &nbsp;We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

AZ/DZ Operator, Emergency Response

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